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Andy Dillon
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Michigan Treasurer
Incumbent
In office
2011 - Present
Years in position 2
PartyNon-partisan
PredecessorRobert J. Kleine
Compensation
Base salary$174,204
Elections and appointments
Appointed2011
Appointed byGov. Rick Snyder
Term limitsN/A
Prior offices
Michigan House of Representatives
2004-2010
Education
Bachelor'sUniversity of Notre Dame
J.D.University of Notre Dame
Websites
Office website

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Andy Dillon is the Michigan Treasurer. He was appointed to the position in 2011 by Republican Gov. Rick Snyder. Dillon previously served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 16th District from 2005 to January 1, 2011.

Biography

Dillon worked in the private sector with Wynnchurch Capital, GE Capital and WR Grace. He also practiced law for 7 years, prior to his entrance into public service. Dillon worked in Washington, D.C., for U.S. Senator Bill Bradley of New Jersey as an administrative assistant.[1] There was an attempt to recall Andy Dillon in 2008. The recall failed at the ballot.[2]

Education

  • Bachelor's degree, University of Norte Dame
  • Juris doctorate degree, University of Notre Dame[1]

Political Career

Michigan Treasurer (2011 - present)

Dillon has served as Michigan Treasurer since his appointment in 2011.[3] During his term in office, Dillon has worked to promote legislation that will ensure municipalities and schools have the tools to provide the services that citizens require. He has worked to develop the Municipal Services Authority to act as a mechanism for local entities to share best-practices.[4]

Michigan State Representative (1994 - 2010)

Dillon was first elected to the State House in 2004 in a special election to fill a vacancy. He was easily re-elected in 2006, and his Democratic colleagues chose him to be the 70th Speaker of the House in their first year in the majority since the 1990s. He survived a recall election and was re-elected in 2008.[5][2]

Voting record details

Key votes of 2009-2010
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  • Super Speedway, Lawmakers voting on whether TO EXTEND A SPECIAL TAX PERK for a super speedway.
  • Driver Responsibility Fees, Lawmakers voting on whether TO IMPOSE 'driver responsibility fees.'
  • Crony Capitalism, Lawmakers voting on whether TO RESTRICT THE RIGHT of shareholders to sell their own stock.
  • Right to Work, Lawmakers voting on an amendment SUPPORTING RIGHT-TO-WORK zones.
  • Dept. of State Cost-Saving, Lawmakers voting on whether TO SLOW DOWN PROGRESS ON THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S COST-SAVING CONSOLIDATION PLAN.
  • Golf Carts, Lawmakers voting on whether TO SUBSIDIZE the production of electric vehicle batteries.
  • Home Court Disadvantage, Lawmakers voting on whether TO GIVE MORE TAXING POWER to local government in Kalamazoo so it can finance a taxpayer-subsidized sports arena.
  • Fire Safe Cigarettes, Lawmakers voting on whether TO BAN the sale of cigarettes that are not "fire safe."
  • Balancing Act, Lawmakers voting on a budget to CUT REVENUE SHARING PAYMENTS to local governments as a way to balance the state budget without raising taxes.
  • Balancing Act 2, Lawmakers voting on a cut of less than 3 percent to K-12 school aid payments so as to balance the state budget without tax increases.
  • A Good Tax Gone Bad?, Lawmakers voting on the Michigan Business Tax.
  • It’s From the Children, Lawmakers voting on whether to RAID $90 MILLION from the Michigan Higher Education Student Loan Authority.
  • Left Behind, Lawmakers voting on whether TO FINANCE "No Worker Left Behind" with a 59.9 percent increase in general fund spending in the 2009 DELEG budget.
  • First Class Schools, Lawmakers voting on whether to keep Detroit Public Schools' "first class" status even though the district no longer meets the population standard.
  • Politically Correct Capitalism, Lawmakers voting on whether to INCREASE SUBSIDIES for plug-in traction battery packs used in electric cars.
  • Politically Correct Capitalism 2, Lawmakers voting on whether to GIVE SUBSIDIES for Michigan film production.
  • Politically Correct Capitalism 3, Lawmakers voting on whether to INCREASE ELECTRIC CAR SUBSIDIES for a subsidiary of a Korean battery company.
  • Secret Ballot, Lawmakers voting on whether to keep a SECRET BALLOT for union elections.
  • Property Taxes Assaulted Again, Lawmakers voting on whether to allow public schools to EXPAND THE USE OF SINKING FUND property tax spending.
  • Sneak Attack, Lawmakers voting on whether to allow public schools to EXPAND THE USE OF SINKING FUND property tax spending.
  • Grapes of Wrath, Lawmakers voting on whether TO BAN home shipment of beer and wine to Michigan consumers.
  • Subsidize Manufacture of Electric Cars, Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a refundable Michigan Business Tax credit for makers of plug-in traction battery packs used in electric cars.
  • Authorize Special Tax Breaks for Ethanol Gas Stations, Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a non-refundable Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 30 percent of the costs incurred by a gas station to convert existing pumps and tanks, or acquire new ones that deliver E85 ethanol or biodiesel fuel.

Committee assignments, 2009-2010

Appointments/Elections

2011

Dillon was appointed Michigan Treasurer by Gov. Rick Snyder being sworn in January 1, 2011.[3]

2010

Dillon was not eligible for re-election due to Michigan's term limits.

2008

On November 04, 2008, Andy Dillon ran for District 17 of the Michigan House of Representatives, beating Sandra Eggers. [6]

Andy Dillon raised $433,206 for his campaign.[7]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 17
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Andy Dillon (D) 27,864
Sandra Eggers (R) 14,311

Campaign donors

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Personal

Dillon and his wife, Carol, are the parents of four children, Matt, Jack, Austin and Teagan.

Contact

Michigan Department of Treasury
Austin Building
430 W. Allegan Street
Lansing, MI 48922

Phone: (517) 373-3200
Email: MIStateTreasurer@michigan.gov

See also

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Michigan Treasurer's Official Website Andy Dillon's Biography, Accessed October 17, 2012
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mlive.com 2 face charges related to Andy Dillon recall attempt, December 23, 2009
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 MIRS Biographical Profiles Andy Dillon, Accessed October 17, 2012
  4. ↑ Mlive.com State Treasurer Andy Dillon: Grand Rapids will feed the 'McDonald's' of Michigan municipalities, July 24, 2012
  5. ↑ Democractic Legislative Campaign Committee Leadership Profiles Meet the Leaders: Speaker Andy Dillon, Michigan, Accessed October 17, 2012
  6. ↑ Michigan House of Representatives official election results for 2008
  7. ↑ Follow the Money's report on Dillon's 2008 campaign contributions
  8. ↑ Follow the Money.org
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Preceded by
Robert J. Kleine 		Michigan State Treasurer
2011 - present 		Succeeded by
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Preceded by
- 		Michigan House of Representatives District 17
2005 - 2011 		Succeeded by
Bob Constan
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